Cardiff City sitting top of League One after youngsters proving tough to beat

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Cardiff City’s first summer under Brian Barry-Murphy has been one of measured change rather than headline-grabbing activity, yet optimism around the club is high. The Bluebirds completed just one addition on deadline day, bringing in Omari Kellyman from Chelsea on a season-long loan.  The 19-year-old, a £19 million signing for Chelsea last year, arrives in South Wales as he recovers full fitness after hamstring surgery, and is expected to add flair and versatility once fully up to speed.

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00:00Cardiff City's first summer under Brian Barry Murphy has been one of measured change

00:06rather than headline-grabbing activity, yet optimism around the club is high.

00:12The Bluebirds completed just one edition on deadline day,

00:16bringing in Omari Kellerman from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

00:19The 19-year-old at £19m signing for Chelsea last year arrives in South Wales

00:25as he recovers full fitness after hamstring surgery

00:28and is expected to add flair and versatility, once fully up to speed.

00:34That deal capped how much of a window Cardiff have recruited only two players.

00:39Goalkeeper Nathan Trott is already impressed with sharp save and distribution

00:42and defender Gabriel Oshow, the sole permanent signing.

00:47Oshow, with top-flight experience in both France and England,

00:51is seen as a cornerstone of Barry Murphy's defence.

00:54Significantly, the manager also moved quickly to tie down highly-rated centre-back Dylan Lawler

01:00to a new three-year contract, fending off interest from bigger clubs.

01:06The exits were handled early, clearing space for the squad's younger core to flourish.

01:11With a trimmed group, Academy products like Kian Ashford, Joel Colwell and Isaac Davis

01:16are being trusted to now step up.

01:19Ashford in particular has already scored twice,

01:21filling in effectively after Oli Tanner's injury.

01:25In midfield, Ryan Wintle remains a key cog,

01:28while Alex Robinson is expected to return from injury

01:31after the international break to further strengthen options

01:34alongside Colwell and David Turnbull.

01:37Perhaps most exciting has been Ruben Colwell,

01:40who has emerged as one of League One's standout players,

01:43delivering goals, assists and leadership in equal measure.

01:47Up front, the left flank is a battle between Chris Willock and Davis,

01:52while Kellyman is tipped to be used across multiple attacking positions.

01:56With an unbeaten start that sees City top of League One

02:00heading into the international break,

02:02Barry Murphy's careful recruitment strategy looks to have struck the right balance.

02:07Limited signings, a reliance on youth and a squad

02:10quietly building momentum for a promotion push.

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